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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on January 30, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

MK 21 Spin Gas Generator (SGG) Delay Initiator

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FA8214-25-R-2121Federal

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Department Of Defense → FA8214 Afnwc Pzbb

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325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USA

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